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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
the weightiness of the bookcase made it difficult to move
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
first judged the weightiness of a case before deciding to hear it
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
interrupted a weighty discussion with a silly question
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
choosing a college is a weighty decision
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as in massive
having great weight
lifted the weighty sack and wondered what was in it
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
the police office looked at me with a rather weighty expression
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
one of the weightiest figures in the field of pediatric medicine
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Recent Examples of weightiness
Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The top priority for the 21-year-old with All-SEC-caliber talent is to remove the label and deliver on his promise as the Gators’ No. 1 corner — a weighty responsibility in the nation’s top football conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen is entering 2025 with some weighty expectations on his shoulders.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2025
There were also weighty critiques of a number of longtime Democratic advisers.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
The Supreme Court is not obligated to review every case appealed to it, but it is widely expected to weigh in on Trump's tariffs because of the weighty constitutional questions at the heart of the case.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The top priority for the 21-year-old with All-SEC-caliber talent is to remove the label and deliver on his promise as the Gators’ No. 1 corner — a weighty responsibility in the nation’s top football conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen is entering 2025 with some weighty expectations on his shoulders.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2025
There were also weighty critiques of a number of longtime Democratic advisers.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightiness
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Trump, after his talks with Putin last week, dismissed the importance of a ceasefire and instead signaled an openness to some security guarantees for Ukraine.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The government has previously stressed the importance of building data center infrastructure to compete on a global level in AI development.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and fatal infections in children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the Hollywood-set film, Sandler plays against type as a serious, straight-shooting manager to spiraling movie star Jay Kelly (George Clooney).—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Saints' quarterback room is loaded with question marks at the most important position in the sport.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This matchup got extra juicy following last week's massive trade, which saw one of the league's best pass rushers land in a place that desperately needed help on the edge ...—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Across the harbor from Malta’s capital is the Three Cities area, once the site of massive fortifications and now boasting several new high-end accommodations.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 Sep. 2025
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There really isn’t any ambiguity here: Congress must debate and deliberate over the solemn decision to declare and make war, and the executive carries out its mandates as commander in chief.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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For Shia Muslims, Ashura is a solemn occasion where Imam Hussain, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, and many of his companions and family members are remembered and honored after being killed in the Battle of Karbala in Iraq in A.D. 680.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Understanding those cultures is crucial if brands want to be more influential and persuasive.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The company has garnered investments from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former Coinbase CTO and influential investor Balaji Srinivasan.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Still, the significance of overcoming Senegal cannot be overstated.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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That’s pretty much what breaking is, in terms of the dance and the historical significance of this dance.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Among the new customers were more than 50 Global 2000 companies, representing major enterprises willing to undertake complex, multi-year infrastructure overhauls.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Weightiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightiness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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